BEFORE IT WAS A HIT SONG…
These songs are well known
but you may not know about the earlier attempts to score a hit record with
prior versions of the same song.
Bette Davis Eyes
Hollywood screen legend Bette Davis was the subject of a global pop hit when Kim Carnes released a song referring to the actress. In 1981, "Bette Davis Eyes" topped the charts in America (for 9 weeks), Europe, Canada, Australia and South Africa.
Her remake was driven by Bill Cuomo's magic on the synthesizer. His input radically altered the song from the original recorded by 1 of its co-writers, Jackie DeShannon. The singer/songwriter had scored hits in her own right as well as penning songs for other artists. She wrote "Bette Davis Eyes" with lyricist Donna Weiss. DeShannon's original version was included on her 1975 album 'New Arrangement'.
Each new song will be added to the
spotify playlist named: ‘Before It Was A Hit Song’. You can check out the previous 31 earlier /
original versions of the hit songs you know and love.
Red Red Wine
Tainted Love
Killing Me Softly
The Best
Wind Beneath My Wings
Hanging on the Telephone
I Love Rock ‘n Roll
Mickey
Got My Mind Set On You
Rivers of Babylon
It’s All Coming Back To Me Now
China Girl
I Can’t Stand The Rain
Last Thing On My Mind
Blame It On The Boogie
Do Wah Diddy Diddy
Don’t Leave Me This Way
Rhinestone Cowboy
Pass The Dutchie
Hit The Road Jack
I Want Candy
Whatta Man
Respect
Black Magic Woman
Gloria Video Killed The Radio Star
That’s What Friends Are For
Time Is On My Side
Knock On Wood
I Swear
The playlist and other Caffe` Latte`
selections can be found at:
spotify:user:alanrosscaffelatte
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